Sen pitkää, sen lyhyttä : Tiituksen pakinoita 1 by Tiitus

"Sen pitkää, sen lyhyttä: Tiituksen pakinoita 1" by Ilmari Kivinen is a collection of humorous narratives likely written in the early 20th century. The work features a character named Tiitus, who shares satirical observations about society, politics, and human nature, often infused with irony and wit. Readers can expect a blend of whimsical storytelling and critical commentary on contemporary issues. The opening of this collection introduces a whimsical recounting of Chinese politics through the eyes of Tiitus. It begins with a lighthearted exploration of the absurdity surrounding the revolutionary changes in China, particularly focusing on the character Juanshikai, who unexpectedly finds himself as president due to a lack of a traditional emperor. The comedic narrative unfolds as Tiitus describes the chaotic yet humorous reactions of the Chinese populace to political shifts, complete with absurd fantasies involving a misplaced throne and Juanshikai's reluctant ascent to power. This sets a tone of satire that likely continues throughout the book, offering readers a blend of humor with social critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Tiitus, 1883-1940
Title Sen pitkää, sen lyhyttä : Tiituksen pakinoita 1
Original Publication Helsinki: Kust.Oy Kirja, 1918.
Credits Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 41.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish wit and humor
Category Text
eBook-No. 75375
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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